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spin bowler

British  

noun

  1. cricket a bowler who specializes in bowling balls with a spinning motion

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The former spin bowler and her guests will analyse the day's play and you'll be able to watch that on iPlayer and in the live page on the BBC Sport website and app.

From BBC Nov. 3, 2025

But Malan scored a fine half-century at Cardiff, as did Livingstone, whose form and added asset as a spin bowler should end any discussions over his place in the squad.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2023

Star spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin announced later via a social media post that he was taking a break from the Delhi Capitals.

From Washington Times Apr. 25, 2021

Although he was really only a batsman who bowled, his natural ability as a spin bowler saw him preferred over more experienced candidates.

From BBC Dec. 21, 2016

“Eng had the wrong team, the wrong style of play & everyone could see it,” the former Australia spin bowler Shane Warne said on Twitter.

From New York Times Mar. 10, 2015

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